The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4446
Information Engineering 信息工程學
IERGN
Short Description
Information Engineering discipline deals with the generation, distribution, analysis, and use of information, data, and knowledge in systems for building a smart and secure information society. The comprehensive yet flexible curriculum unlocks a broad spectrum of career opportunities in various sectors to our students, such as:
- Data generation/coordination: Internet-of-things/Cyber-physical systems
- Distribution: Wireless and optical (beyond-5G) communications, computer networks
- Analysis: Artificial intelligence, big-data analytics, computer vision
- Processing: Multimedia, cloud computing
- Protection: Cybersecurity, cryptography, privacy, blockchain, e-payment
- Theoretical aspects: Information theory, signal processing, machine learning, control theory
Details at: https://www.ie.cuhk.edu.hk/ierg/
Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 4 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNOTE | 3 |
Preferred subjects: Mathematics Extended Module I or II, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology and Physics.
REMARK:
The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject.
Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2024 for details.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
| Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here. | ||
| Note 2: For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores. | ||
| Note 3: The two subjects may include: | ||
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or | |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (Grade E or above). | |
| (iii) | For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable. | |
| Note 4: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here. | ||
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2024-25 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 306 | 240 | 381 | 451 | 371 | 1749 |
| 2022 | 195 | 176 | 260 | 299 | 223 | 1153 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 2022 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |